Job Description
Are you a Certified Medical Assistant who's passionate about whole-person care? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where medical and behavioral health professionals work side-by-side to support patients' total well-being? If so,
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic invites you to join our mission-driven team at Lincoln Avenue Medical Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA! At YVFWC, we're more than a healthcare organization - we're a community. With over 40 clinics across Washington and Oregon, we provide comprehensive services that go far beyond the exam room. From medical and dental to behavioral health, nutrition, housing support, and more - we care for the whole person.
Explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and " YVFWC - And then we grew ," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
Visit our website at to learn more about our organization.
Position Highlights: - $21.44-$31.58/hour DOE
- Additional pay for bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
- $5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
- At Hire: $1,500.00
- At 180 days (6 months): $2,000.00
- At 12 months: $1,500.00
- Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
Benefits - 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
- Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
- Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You'll Do: As a Certified Medical Assistant working with our Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC), you'll be the vital link between the patients and our (BHC), helping to ensure seamless, compassionate care. You'll:
- Be the bridge between patients and behavioral health services
- Coordinate warm handoffs and assist with rooming patients
- Manage BHC schedules, messages, and follow-ups
- Administer and track behavioral health screeners (PHQ-9, GAD-7, etc.)
- Support telehealth visits and outreach to high-risk patients
- Interpret for BHCs or coordinate interpreter services
- Collaborate with a compassionate, mission-driven team
Qualifications: - Minimum high school diploma or GED
- Completion of an accredited medical assisting program (one-year certificate/diploma or two-year Associate Degree) from CAAHEP or ABHES, with a minimum of 720 training hours, including at least 160-hour clinical externship
- One year's experience as a CMA is preferred
- CPR certification within 90 days of hire
- Must have Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant interim certification from the WA State Department of Health
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 10
- Medical knowledge for understanding theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine
- Strong people skills to handle diverse personalities, backgrounds, and situations
- Excellent multitasking ability to manage varied workloads
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic, and EMR
Our Mission Statement “Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
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Full time